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Attenuating handle for recreational and work implements

  • US 5,088,734 A
  • Filed: 01/09/1991
  • Issued: 02/18/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/09/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A hand-operated implement, which is a shock-producing or vibration-producing implement, comprising:

  • a handle attached to the implement, the handle having;

    a central core;

    a flexible outer gripping surface; and

    a gel shock- or vibration-absorbing material positioned between the core and the flexible outer gripping surface thereby substantially encircling the core and whereby a depression in the flexible outer gripping surface is capable of causing a corresponding depression in the gel material, wherein the gel shock- or vibration-absorbing material comprises a gel having a cone penetration between about 100 and 350(10-` mm) and an ultimate elongation of at least about 100% and wherein the thickness of the gel shock- or vibration-absorbing material is sufficient to substantially maintain a shock- or vibration-absorbing separation between the core and at least a portion of the gripping surface, provided that the thickness of the gel shock- or vibration-absorbing material is less than that which interferes with the use or control of the implement, thereby absorbing the shock or vibration produced by the implement without significantly changing the operating control characteristics of the implement.

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